Oregon Historical County Records Guide

Deschutes County Records Inventory

Water Rights Records

1911-1991

Series documents the authorization by the state and local
governments for the use of public waters. Series includes water
rights, licenses, and certificates of water rights issued by the
state and filed with the county. Records may include alphabetical
indexes to the certificates, transcripts, statements, evidence,
and other records specifically related to water rights cases heard
by circuit and appellate courts. Information includes names of
individuals proving water rights; locations of water rights
including the township, range, and section number; descriptions of
land under such rights; and limitations of appropriations of
rights and use of rights (i.e., length of time, usage). Original
water rights certificates are filed with the Oregon Water
Resources Department.